Executive Director

Startup Bucks (Est. 2019) 

Startup Bucks is a nonprofit organization created by and for entrepreneurs to support new and existing startups to drive economic and cultural growth in and beyond Bucks County, Pennsylvania. We do this through programs that connect the startup ecosystem, offer resources to educate and empower founders, and provide access to capital to fund and grow innovative, scalable startups. 

The Position

Startup Bucks is seeking a part-time executive director to coordinate the operation of our Founder’s 30 program (F30) and facilitate startup activity and funding in Bucks County through organizational and program leadership, program development, fundraising, and strategic partnerships. F30 is a weekly online forum where founders present and have their questions answered by the audience of investors, executives, and others, giving them advice, guidance, and suggestions.

Startup Activities:

• Lead and manage the non-profit organization, overseeing operations, strategic planning, finances, fundraising efforts, programs, staff, and volunteers

• Lead fundraising efforts to ensure the ongoing financial strength of the organization and startup funding programs

• Responsible for planning, organization, and direction of the organization’s operations and programs

  • Oversee and execute on delivery of the Bucks Built Startup Fund in collaboration with the Bucks County Industrial Development Authority

  • Lead operation and promotion of the weekly Founder’s 30 forum

  • Ensure delivery on all other existing and future programming and initiatives

  • Implement new programming and strategic partnerships

• Supervise the development of operations-based financial modeling and budgets

• Represent and serve as a connector in the local startup ecosystem

• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders including economic

  development authorities, funders, corporate sponsors, and academic institutions

• Oversee and report on the organization’s results for the Board of Directors and partner organizations

• Coordinate quarterly board meetings in collaboration with a representative of the Board of Directors

  Must haves:

• You are growth-minded, with ambition to contribute to and share in the success of impactful initiatives.

• You are tech savvy, adept with web design platforms (e.g. Squarespace) social media, Google tools, and spreadsheets.

• You have an ability to identify and implement process improvements.

• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and take ownership of your objectives.

• You are keen to interact with ambitious startup entrepreneurs, with opportunities to support and learn from people working on big ideas.

• You are an organized, self-starter who excels in both independent and team settings, sets goals and does what it takes to achieve them.

• Your verbal and written communication skills are top notch and concise.

Time and Compensation

• $55,000 to $60,000 per year for 25 to 30 hours per week

• All remote with optional in-person collaboration if based in the Philadelphia area 

Hiring Timeline

• Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis with a targeted start by mid to late October.

Interested?

Email Det at president@startupbucks.org expressing your interest. Please use “Executive Director Application” in the subject line. Include a brief description as to why you are interested, a copy of your resume, and a link to your LinkedIn profile.